Accounting Technician

This position is located in Fiscal Service at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) and functions under the Chief Accountant. The Accounting Technician is responsible for performing all duties required in maintaining a complex double entry commercial type accounting system integrated with governmental type accounting for STVHCS, including Audie L/ Murphy and Kerrville Campus, nine VA outpatient Clinics, eight Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), and two Outreach Centers.

Major Duties: Ability to perform duties as payor and/or obligator. Reviews travel obligations to determine accuracy of costing and appropriateness of travel orders and purchase cards according to designated fund control point and VA Financial Policies. Reviews and analyzes reports, classifies errors, takes corrective action to balance reports. Performs training of personnel in the use of accounting programs. Performs cash management duties. (Serves as alternate agent cashier). Performs other related duties as assigned. Research accounts and historical data to provide detailed explanations when necessary. Researches any credits, inquiries, or discrepancies related to Travel vouchers. Reviews technical disbursing authorities. Works assigned reconciliations and submits timely. Serves as the primary representative in the administration of the following programs: Employee travel and credit card liaison. Manage and support each employee traveler in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. Compare and check accuracy of actual employee travel costs before submission for reimbursement. Serves as a back-up for the cashier at the Kerrville and Audie Murphy locations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: This position is not eligible for telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accounting Technician/PD03833A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.